Oman,Muscat. The Mutrah Souq area of the country's capital. A traditional bazar,the souq is a warren of alleyways and lined by traditional stalls and a must for visitors to Muscat and locals alike. The market comes alive in the evening as the heat of the day dissipates.

Jordan,Aqaba Region,Wadi Rum. One of the world's most spectacular desert landscapes,Wadi Rum has been a historical crossroads for Nabeatean traders heading from the Arabian Penisula,Lawrence of Arabia,and modern day adventure seekers.

Oman,Muscat,Ghala,Al Ghubrah (Grand Mosque) Mosque. The mosque,a magnificent example of modern islamic architecture,was built for the nation by Sultan Qaboos to mark the 30th year of his reign and is open,at certain times,to non-Muslims.

Jordan,Aqaba Region,Wadi Rum. One of the world's most spectacular desert landscapes,Wadi Rum has been a historical crossroads for Nabeatean traders heading from the Arabian Penisula,Lawrence of Arabia,and modern day adventure seekers.